NAME: Maverick Plunkett HOUSE: Mothgarden HOW DO THEY FEEL?: Maverick is freakin' THRILLED about this. It's his first tryout as captain and he wants this to set the tone for the team for the whole year. The atmosphere he's setting is intense yeah, but he's so amped to see all these quid hopefuls that he's going around encouraging everyone to FLY FOR YOUR LIVES THIS WILL BE FREAKIN' AMAZING THIS YEAR! MOOOOOTHGARDEN! WHAT'RE THEY LOOKING FOR?: He wants unselfish players who are willing to be part of a unit, but mainly he wants people who are going to be as into this as he is (or well...maybe half as into is more realistic). Nobody who he thinks will skip out on all the practices or halfass anything. Everyone must wholeass. So if you show dedication to the team, he'll want you. WHAT KIND OF TEAM ARE THEY BUILDING?: Rhetorical question right? A WINNING TEAM! Look this is an intramural sport at this school but it's pretty obvious this captain does not remotely treat it like that. He wants an amazing and dedicated team that are here to WIPE THE FLOOR WITH EVERYONE!
(Also he brought pink snacks to this. Remember kids: Everyone looks good in pink and winning)
NAME: Jupiter Quigley HOUSE: Thorntrail HOW DO THEY FEEL?: Big confidence and big smiles today. Jupiter's basically been waiting her whole life to assume a captainship, and she's never looked more natural. Sure the weather's a little miserable, but if someone's going to lose their mind over a little mud, maybe they shouldn't be playing Quidditch in West Virginia. WHAT'RE THEY LOOKING FOR?: Jupiter prioritizes two qualities: teamwork and quick thinking. Players who do unusual things catch her eye more quickly than those who are simply skilled flyers. She wants to build a team of clever players who'll surprise opponents and keep them on the edge of their brooms while simultaneously respecting and valuing the dynamic of their own team. Also, she's heavily biased toward girls. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ WHAT KIND OF TEAM ARE THEY BUILDING?: A girl gang with one very sad son. But seriously, Jupiter is looking for creative thinking over raw skill, although that's always good, too. She wants teammates that'll be game for her most wackadoo plays, that're excited by the prospect of winning, and are covert in their attempts at fouling.
NAME: Mary Grace O'Malley HOUSE: W I L D G U L C H HOW DO THEY FEEL?: Mary Grace is never anything less than disgustingly confident. She's already blasting country music when the Cheerlings come in and she accepts no criticisms of her musical tastes. WHAT'RE THEY LOOKING FOR?: The "official" answer is that she wants people with energy and enthusiasm! People who want to work with the Quidditch team and inspire school spirit! But what she really wants is people who can yell loud, will listen to her when she tells them to get to the top of that pyramid, and would be game for some shenanigans if they prove necessary. And they will prove necessary. WHAT KIND OF TEAM ARE THEY BUILDING?: The kind of people will remember more than the Quidditch team. Stunts are flashier than dance routines, but if you're willing to shoot sparks and shake your booty next to pyrotechnic displays, she'll spare some attention for you.
NAME: Eddy Waxweiler HOUSE: Thorntrail WHAT POSITION(S) ARE YOU TRYING FOR?: Eddy's quite content returning as Keeper, but he did try to swipe a Snitch from Jup because she keeps calling him Elvis. HOW DOES IT GO?: A sad wet son. His eyeliner has seen better days. As for the athletics, Eddy leaves his lack of confidence on the ground and even though he still rarely cracks a smile, he's a solid, instinctive player without any of the hesitation found in his day-to-day interactions. STRENGTHS: Fearlessness and improvisation. Eddy is a full body player, using whatever limb is necessary to block an approaching quaffle. His ability to remain attached to his broom while not actually seated is quite impressive and he's overall very flexible. Oh, and he's just generally long limbed, so that can't hurt. WEAKNESSES: Oddly enough, actually catching isn't his strongest point. He certainly can, but his first instincts are to block a quaffle from its path, so there's the unfortunate chance for rebounds if he doesn't get his hands firmly on the ball. His actual broomhandling isn't that exciting either, if you ignore the monkey antics. Go hard and go fast, or zip between a couple hoops, but don't expect any loop de loops or crazy feints. ANYTHING ELSE?: NO. I have absolutely nothing clever to say here so I'm posting this form before I forget for another half hour!!! 😤 Or should I note that he is definitely sticking around to support Wyatt and the other Tree Goths during their tryouts?? Well, HE IS.
NAME: Felicity Deverill HOUSE: Wildgulch WHAT POSITION(S) ARE YOU TRYING FOR?: Seeker! HOW DOES IT GO?: Felicity has been all Quodpot all the time for the last couple of years and hasn't played competitive Quidditch since getting to Peckenpaugh. She's a bit nervous that she'll be rusty, but the bad weather is a welcome distraction that helps get her out of her head. The possibility of slipping off her broom -- something that nearly happens multiple times -- is a perk in her mind. Added chaos and fun. Let's get messy. STRENGTHS: Speed. Daring. Cunning. WEAKNESSES: Showmanship. Distraction. Arrogance. ANYTHING ELSE?: She's probably better equipped to be a Chaser, but where's the glory in that?
NAME: Merlin Pletcher HOUSE: Mothgarden WHAT POSITION(S) ARE YOU TRYING FOR?: Seeker has been Merlin's primary position for a while, but he might as well prove that he's also a good Chaser since he's here, right? HOW DOES IT GO?: While Merlin's position is likely a given after three years on the team, he's never been the type to do things by halves and he's fiercely competitive, giving everything his all. He's not much fun during tryouts (is he ever?), but he puts on an impressive show even in the unfortunate weather and radiates confidence. Also, despite refusing to make any promises to Pax, his hair is still bright pink for tryout day. You're welcome, Pax. STRENGTHS: Merlin is exceptionally daring, quick, and maneuverable on a broom and keeping up with him is difficult. He knows this and will take advantage of the fact if another player tries to cover him or follow him to the snitch, leading them through chaotic areas of the field, trying to get them to follow him into sharp dives, etc. He's also focused and intuitive, able to think and act quickly under pressure to do what he needs to do. WEAKNESSES: Unfortunately, leaning hard on his own intuition can mean that Merlin won't always stick to plans. He's also an aggressive player, especially for a Seeker, which can sometimes get him into difficult situations. He's perfectly willing to take a hit and he can handle a fair amount of damage, but he's still one of the smaller players on the field and stubbornness can only do so much. ANYTHING ELSE?: Nope.
HOW DOES IT GO?: Predictably well. Tony has been on the quidditch team since he was a senior sized freshman.* He doesn’t let the weather impact his performance but he cowers on the sidelines when he’s not needed, dramatically shivering. Ya boy doesn’t like inclement weather. Even so, he’s big excited and hollers in support of any Mothgarden hopeful. He’s not worried about getting cut, although he is uncharacteristically tight-lipped if would be Beaters (other than Pax) try to ask him for advice. In fact, he is so confident, that he’ll try to chat with Maverick about selections like it’s his business—though his input mostly comes in the form of commentary about likely mashups in other houses and how to combat them.
If paired with Felicity during scrimmages, Tony DOES take it easy on her but will VEHEMENTLY deny it.
STRENGTHS: Playmaking and strength. Tony knows how to read other teams: scouts and studies religiously, and can stop momentum before it happens or create it for his own teammates. Beyond a wicked batting arm, Tony has the size and strength to simply clear paths with his body—few are brave enough to risk collision with a Brick Wall (soon to be Brick House).
WEAKNESSES: Predictability and speed. Tony focuses on the basics and while he can react to the chaos created by other players (thanks for the training, Felicity), he rarely makes unpredictable plays himself. It's also difficult for him to turn on a dime and slighter, faster players can fly circles around him.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Can they all have broom sports nicknames? Dibs on The Big Fundamental.
NAME: Oliver Goodliffe HOUSE: WILDGULCH BAYBEE STRENGTHS: Oliver marches with a xylophone and/or drums, so there's a surprising amount of strength in that wiry build. He's also very good at smiling on command. And yelling. Also if you throw him he's absolutely fearless but there's a 75% chance he will somehow miss being caught. WEAKNESSES: Oliver did not, in fact, take up yoga over the summer. Nor does he have any skill as an acrobat. HOW DOES IT GO?: His rhythm is decent and he's really giving it his all, but he doesn't particularly stand out in any significant way. Oliver's most impressive feat is picking up Wyatt and throwing him. Just, literally spinning around and lobbing him. Shot put that roommate. Thank you, Wyatt, for your gamely collaboration for this tryout. ANYTHING ELSE?: He's ~SUPPORTING~ his yearmates.
NAME: Laszlo Pataki HOUSE: Deeplurk STRENGTHS: Laszlo could be honed into a decent base, and while he's not there yet, he has put on a little more muscle since last year. He's very good at carrying water bottles and cold compresses for sore muscles, and general sidelines cooperation. WEAKNESSES: He is not a gymnast or a dancer, and his smile is kind of weird and offputting. HOW DOES IT GO?: A very enthusiastic freshman got on his shoulders to do her cheer, and he didn't drop her at all. Laszlo just hopes Holland hasn't found a better option than him this year. ANYTHING ELSE?: Hi, Holland. Yes, he's still here. No, he's not significantly less weird.
NAME: Jupiter Quigley HOUSE: Thorntrail STRENGTHS: 💪💪 B U F F 💪💪 and 😈😈 F E A R L E S S 😈😈 and 📣📣 L O U D 📣📣 WEAKNESSES: 100% just here to make Hyperion's life miserable. HOW DOES IT GO?: Before being dragged off to serve detention, Jupiter splits with just a few minutes to spare from the pitch and sprints for the gym. Sopping wet and covered in mud, she grabs the nearest pair of pom poms and runs out into the middle of the gym to do her routine, slips on the way but somehow manages to land in a split, which was clearly accidental, judging by the look on her face. But she's up and she does a real garbage herkie kick and then cheer-shouts the letters of Hyperion's name and doesn't get a single one wrong. She also lets someone throw her. ANYTHING ELSE?: Consider this my Wanted Ad for a Hyperion Heizenbert.
NAME: Presley Mondragon HOUSE: Wildgulch STRENGTHS: Presley has strong muscles and good balance, making him an excellent base, although he'd prefer to be more in the middle of the pyramid than at the bottom. His main strength lies in dancing. Give him a freestyle dance break and he'll go to town. WEAKNESSES: He's not light enough to be a flyer, but would not-so-secretly love to take top girl boy and usually "jokes" about dropping whoever gets the honour instead. His voice is... alright. He'll yell when commanded to yell (or when Wildgulch is winning), but he usually has the least pep and enthusiasm on the squad. He'll cheer when they deserve cheers. HOW DOES IT GO?: Presley was on the squad last year, so he's feeling pretty secure about his position. Like, secure enough that he offers Captain O'Malley his thumbs up/thumbs down judgment when it comes to everyone else who tries out. No, he doesn't care that this is a cheer-ocracy. ANYTHING ELSE?: Let him throw Oliver just once.
NAME: Chanel Addams HOUSE: Thorntrail STRENGTHS: She's KINDA tall to be a flyer, much to her DISMAY. But she's a strong base. She has a ballet dancer's body; thin and lithe but super strong, and she knows how to dance very well. WEAKNESSES: Point blank refuses to smile and when she's made to, it's highly artificial. Will never sound anything but stupid sarcastic during cheers. Will never change. Might trip people she thinks are competition. HOW DOES IT GO?: She completes the dance portion pitch-perfect but with a weird uncanny valley half-smile. She flips someone into the air and wanted to drop them, but she didn't, and she thought that showed pretty great personal growth. ANYTHING ELSE?: She DOES stay to watch everyone's tryouts and somewhat predictably was much more peppy for her casual shouting than she was for her actual tryout.
NAME: Felicity Deverill HOUSE: Wildgulch STRENGTHS: She’s a flyer, baybee. And when it comes to dancing, it’s un-choreographed and unadulterated FUN. Oh, and she’s loud. WEAKNESSES: Not great at learning choreo and probably a little more focused on being a cheering individual than part of a cheering team. HOW DOES IT GO?: She constantly asked to be thrown. (RNG for success.) She always would repeat MG’s instructions loudly like a #2 would in case people didn’t hear. She kept giving people BS tips about form and technique. ANYTHING ELSE?: She wants to make the quidditch team.. she’s not sure if she actually wants to make the cheer squad or not. Definitely wants to support MG and the Wildgulch juniors, though.
NAME: Zadie Lovelace HOUSE: Wildgulch STRENGTHS: Zadie's got a surprising amount of flexibility and stamina; her high kicks are solid and it seems like she could probably do this all day. But...that's about it. WEAKNESSES: Zadie isn't suited to cheer. She's bad at faking enthusiasm and her outside voice isn't much louder than her inside voice. She's also not a trained dancer or gymnast and, while she has some sense of rhythm, she's frankly a bit clumsy and out of her element. HOW DOES IT GO?: While she's giving this an effort, it's clear that Zadie isn't cheer material and doesn't know what she's doing. Attempting to learn choreography on the spot makes her immensely nervous and she stops to hide her face in her pompoms more than once. If they throw her, she will scream. And not in the 'this is fun and exciting!' way. ANYTHING ELSE?: She's only here because Presley said he wouldn't talk to her if she didn't come. :(
NAME: Armani Addams HOUSE: Thorntrail STRENGTHS: A genuine smile and real desire to be here?? (The bar is low.) Strong, can help lift bodies and coffins/makes a good base. Has been practicing his high kicks and can ALMOST do the splits. GREAT at voguing... though it doesn't always apply to cheer. He can learn a regular ol' dance routine if he's taught, though. Most importantly: VERY cute!!! WEAKNESSES: Not a gymnast. Can't do flips n shit or anything fancy. Not very loud. Easily distracted, ESPECIALLY by cute Quidditch players. Not great at improvising dances unless it's voguing. HOW DOES IT GO?: Armani made the team last year and feels a lot more confident going into this tryout, especially since he's improved a lot since last time he did this. His routine is practiced-- obviously so, the movements look more deliberate than fluid. But he's smiling!! And it looks natural!! That counts for something!!
Look how long he can hold this small girl in the air without dropping her, Hyperion!! Are you impressed??? And, look, he's been practicing his splits over the summer!! -- Ow!! Okay, nevermind, check out this duck walk instead!! ANYTHING ELSE?: APP MORE THORNTRAIL CHEERLEADERS !!!!!!!!!!!
Every single bottle is pink. Oliver pokes his head into the magically chilled box and looks for a bottle of sports drink that isn't. Maybe a Wildgulch blue one? Or a Deeplurk green one? Or just a nice bottle of Gatorade Frost Rush. Hm, no dice.
With a conceding shrug, he grabs a one of the pink bottles and brings it back to the counter to hand it off to a thirsty-looking freshman with a smile. Then, he turns to his co-concession worker, crossing his arms over his chest. "Buying nothing but pink flavor seems...I'm not sure if that's an oversight or a funding thing?" He pauses. "What is pink flavor, anyway?"
Mary Grace stands by the door as Mothgarden's tryouts wrap up, arms crossed, oh-so-casually leaning on the frame. She's only watching out of curiosity and a desire to support her fellow junior cheer captain.
She's not threatened by him even a little bit, if that's what you're thinking. That's why she graciously applauds at the end of the routine, and that smile on her face is definitely genuine.
"Bravo, well done, mothletes," she says, voice sugary sweet as she saunters toward Fitz. "Y'all didn't miss a step."
Freya ostensibly turns up to the cheer tryouts to support Deeplurk and any friends from other houses who are trying out! Secretly, though, she's here for all the Cute Girls. The cute flexible girls in... short skirts...
Her ogling is very subtle and very RESPECTFUL. Honestly, you wouldn't even know she was doing it. Her applause and whoops, on the other hand, are LOUD and ENTHUSIASTIC. (Even when someone gets dropped. They deserve support too!! She's not cheering because she likes seeing people get bruised!!) She finds all the kicks and flips and jumps VERY impressive and is suitably awed by bigger tricks.
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CAPTAINS
MOTHGARDEN
HOUSE: Mothgarden
HOW DO THEY FEEL?: Maverick is freakin' THRILLED about this. It's his first tryout as captain and he wants this to set the tone for the team for the whole year. The atmosphere he's setting is intense yeah, but he's so amped to see all these quid hopefuls that he's going around encouraging everyone to FLY FOR YOUR LIVES THIS WILL BE FREAKIN' AMAZING THIS YEAR! MOOOOOTHGARDEN!
WHAT'RE THEY LOOKING FOR?: He wants unselfish players who are willing to be part of a unit, but mainly he wants people who are going to be as into this as he is (or well...maybe half as into is more realistic). Nobody who he thinks will skip out on all the practices or halfass anything. Everyone must wholeass. So if you show dedication to the team, he'll want you.
WHAT KIND OF TEAM ARE THEY BUILDING?: Rhetorical question right? A WINNING TEAM! Look this is an intramural sport at this school but it's pretty obvious this captain does not remotely treat it like that. He wants an amazing and dedicated team that are here to WIPE THE FLOOR WITH EVERYONE!
(Also he brought pink snacks to this. Remember kids: Everyone looks good in pink and winning)
CAPTAIN JUPITER QUIGLEY
HOUSE: Thorntrail
HOW DO THEY FEEL?: Big confidence and big smiles today. Jupiter's basically been waiting her whole life to assume a captainship, and she's never looked more natural. Sure the weather's a little miserable, but if someone's going to lose their mind over a little mud, maybe they shouldn't be playing Quidditch in West Virginia.
WHAT'RE THEY LOOKING FOR?: Jupiter prioritizes two qualities: teamwork and quick thinking. Players who do unusual things catch her eye more quickly than those who are simply skilled flyers. She wants to build a team of clever players who'll surprise opponents and keep them on the edge of their brooms while simultaneously respecting and valuing the dynamic of their own team. Also, she's heavily biased toward girls. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
WHAT KIND OF TEAM ARE THEY BUILDING?: A girl gang with one very sad son. But seriously, Jupiter is looking for creative thinking over raw skill, although that's always good, too. She wants teammates that'll be game for her most wackadoo plays, that're excited by the prospect of winning, and are covert in their attempts at fouling.
CAPTAIN MARY GRACE O'MALLEY
HOUSE: W I L D G U L C H
HOW DO THEY FEEL?: Mary Grace is never anything less than disgustingly confident. She's already blasting country music when the Cheerlings come in and she accepts no criticisms of her musical tastes.
WHAT'RE THEY LOOKING FOR?: The "official" answer is that she wants people with energy and enthusiasm! People who want to work with the Quidditch team and inspire school spirit! But what she really wants is people who can yell loud, will listen to her when she tells them to get to the top of that pyramid, and would be game for some shenanigans if they prove necessary. And they will prove necessary.
WHAT KIND OF TEAM ARE THEY BUILDING?: The kind of people will remember more than the Quidditch team. Stunts are flashier than dance routines, but if you're willing to shoot sparks and shake your booty next to pyrotechnic displays, she'll spare some attention for you.
QUIDDITCH TRYOUTS
EDDY WAXWEILER
HOUSE: Thorntrail
WHAT POSITION(S) ARE YOU TRYING FOR?: Eddy's quite content returning as Keeper, but he did try to swipe a Snitch from Jup because she keeps calling him Elvis.
HOW DOES IT GO?: A sad wet son. His eyeliner has seen better days. As for the athletics, Eddy leaves his lack of confidence on the ground and even though he still rarely cracks a smile, he's a solid, instinctive player without any of the hesitation found in his day-to-day interactions.
STRENGTHS: Fearlessness and improvisation. Eddy is a full body player, using whatever limb is necessary to block an approaching quaffle. His ability to remain attached to his broom while not actually seated is quite impressive and he's overall very flexible. Oh, and he's just generally long limbed, so that can't hurt.
WEAKNESSES: Oddly enough, actually catching isn't his strongest point. He certainly can, but his first instincts are to block a quaffle from its path, so there's the unfortunate chance for rebounds if he doesn't get his hands firmly on the ball. His actual broomhandling isn't that exciting either, if you ignore the monkey antics. Go hard and go fast, or zip between a couple hoops, but don't expect any loop de loops or crazy feints.
ANYTHING ELSE?: NO. I have absolutely nothing clever to say here so I'm posting this form before I forget for another half hour!!! 😤 Or should I note that he is definitely sticking around to support Wyatt and the other Tree Goths during their tryouts?? Well, HE IS.
FELICITY DEVERILL
HOUSE: Wildgulch
WHAT POSITION(S) ARE YOU TRYING FOR?: Seeker!
HOW DOES IT GO?: Felicity has been all Quodpot all the time for the last couple of years and hasn't played competitive Quidditch since getting to Peckenpaugh. She's a bit nervous that she'll be rusty, but the bad weather is a welcome distraction that helps get her out of her head. The possibility of slipping off her broom -- something that nearly happens multiple times -- is a perk in her mind. Added chaos and fun. Let's get messy.
STRENGTHS: Speed. Daring. Cunning.
WEAKNESSES: Showmanship. Distraction. Arrogance.
ANYTHING ELSE?: She's probably better equipped to be a Chaser, but where's the glory in that?
MERLIN PLETCHER
HOUSE: Mothgarden
WHAT POSITION(S) ARE YOU TRYING FOR?: Seeker has been Merlin's primary position for a while, but he might as well prove that he's also a good Chaser since he's here, right?
HOW DOES IT GO?: While Merlin's position is likely a given after three years on the team, he's never been the type to do things by halves and he's fiercely competitive, giving everything his all. He's not much fun during tryouts (is he ever?), but he puts on an impressive show even in the unfortunate weather and radiates confidence. Also, despite refusing to make any promises to Pax, his hair is still bright pink for tryout day. You're welcome, Pax.
STRENGTHS: Merlin is exceptionally daring, quick, and maneuverable on a broom and keeping up with him is difficult. He knows this and will take advantage of the fact if another player tries to cover him or follow him to the snitch, leading them through chaotic areas of the field, trying to get them to follow him into sharp dives, etc. He's also focused and intuitive, able to think and act quickly under pressure to do what he needs to do.
WEAKNESSES: Unfortunately, leaning hard on his own intuition can mean that Merlin won't always stick to plans. He's also an aggressive player, especially for a Seeker, which can sometimes get him into difficult situations. He's perfectly willing to take a hit and he can handle a fair amount of damage, but he's still one of the smaller players on the field and stubbornness can only do so much.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Nope.
Re: MERLIN PLETCHER
ANTHONY DE WITT
HOUSE: Mothgarden
WHAT POSITION(S) ARE YOU TRYING FOR?: Beater
HOW DOES IT GO?: Predictably well. Tony has been on the quidditch team since he was a senior sized freshman.* He doesn’t let the weather impact his performance but he cowers on the sidelines when he’s not needed, dramatically shivering. Ya boy doesn’t like inclement weather. Even so, he’s big excited and hollers in support of any Mothgarden hopeful. He’s not worried about getting cut, although he is uncharacteristically tight-lipped if would be Beaters (other than Pax) try to ask him for advice. In fact, he is so confident, that he’ll try to chat with Maverick about selections like it’s his business—though his input mostly comes in the form of commentary about likely mashups in other houses and how to combat them.
If paired with Felicity during scrimmages, Tony DOES take it easy on her but will VEHEMENTLY deny it.
STRENGTHS: Playmaking and strength. Tony knows how to read other teams: scouts and studies religiously, and can stop momentum before it happens or create it for his own teammates. Beyond a wicked batting arm, Tony has the size and strength to simply clear paths with his body—few are brave enough to risk collision with a Brick Wall (soon to be Brick House).
WEAKNESSES: Predictability and speed. Tony focuses on the basics and while he can react to the chaos created by other players (thanks for the training, Felicity), he rarely makes unpredictable plays himself. It's also difficult for him to turn on a dime and slighter, faster players can fly circles around him.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Can they all have broom sports nicknames? Dibs on The Big Fundamental.
* [Assuming that’s okay! Suck nuts, Potter.]
Re: ANTHONY DE WITT
Re: ANTHONY DE WITT
CHEER TRYOUTS
CHEER TRYOUTS: Oliver
HOUSE: WILDGULCH BAYBEE
STRENGTHS: Oliver marches with a xylophone and/or drums, so there's a surprising amount of strength in that wiry build. He's also very good at smiling on command. And yelling. Also if you throw him he's absolutely fearless but there's a 75% chance he will somehow miss being caught.
WEAKNESSES: Oliver did not, in fact, take up yoga over the summer. Nor does he have any skill as an acrobat.
HOW DOES IT GO?: His rhythm is decent and he's really giving it his all, but he doesn't particularly stand out in any significant way. Oliver's most impressive feat is picking up Wyatt and throwing him. Just, literally spinning around and lobbing him. Shot put that roommate. Thank you, Wyatt, for your gamely collaboration for this tryout.
ANYTHING ELSE?: He's ~SUPPORTING~ his yearmates.
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Oliver
CHEER TRYOUTS: Laszlo Pataki
HOUSE: Deeplurk
STRENGTHS: Laszlo could be honed into a decent base, and while he's not there yet, he has put on a little more muscle since last year. He's very good at carrying water bottles and cold compresses for sore muscles, and general sidelines cooperation.
WEAKNESSES: He is not a gymnast or a dancer, and his smile is kind of weird and offputting.
HOW DOES IT GO?: A very enthusiastic freshman got on his shoulders to do her cheer, and he didn't drop her at all. Laszlo just hopes Holland hasn't found a better option than him this year.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Hi, Holland. Yes, he's still here. No, he's not significantly less weird.
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Laszlo Pataki
CHEER TRYOUTS: Jupiter
HOUSE: Thorntrail
STRENGTHS: 💪💪 B U F F 💪💪 and 😈😈 F E A R L E S S 😈😈 and 📣📣 L O U D 📣📣
WEAKNESSES: 100% just here to make Hyperion's life miserable.
HOW DOES IT GO?: Before being dragged off to serve detention, Jupiter splits with just a few minutes to spare from the pitch and sprints for the gym. Sopping wet and covered in mud, she grabs the nearest pair of pom poms and runs out into the middle of the gym to do her routine, slips on the way but somehow manages to land in a split, which was clearly accidental, judging by the look on her face. But she's up and she does a real garbage herkie kick and then cheer-shouts the letters of Hyperion's name and doesn't get a single one wrong. She also lets someone throw her.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Consider this my Wanted Ad for a Hyperion Heizenbert.
CHEER TRYOUTS: Presley
HOUSE: Wildgulch
STRENGTHS: Presley has strong muscles and good balance, making him an excellent base, although he'd prefer to be more in the middle of the pyramid than at the bottom. His main strength lies in dancing. Give him a freestyle dance break and he'll go to town.
WEAKNESSES: He's not light enough to be a flyer, but would not-so-secretly love to take top
girlboy and usually "jokes" about dropping whoever gets the honour instead. His voice is... alright. He'll yell when commanded to yell (or when Wildgulch is winning), but he usually has the least pep and enthusiasm on the squad. He'll cheer when they deserve cheers.HOW DOES IT GO?: Presley was on the squad last year, so he's feeling pretty secure about his position. Like, secure enough that he offers Captain O'Malley his thumbs up/thumbs down judgment when it comes to everyone else who tries out. No, he doesn't care that this is a cheer-ocracy.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Let him throw Oliver just once.
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Presley
CHEER TRYOUTS: Chanel
HOUSE: Thorntrail
STRENGTHS: She's KINDA tall to be a flyer, much to her DISMAY. But she's a strong base. She has a ballet dancer's body; thin and lithe but super strong, and she knows how to dance very well.
WEAKNESSES: Point blank refuses to smile and when she's made to, it's highly artificial. Will never sound anything but stupid sarcastic during cheers. Will never change. Might trip people she thinks are competition.
HOW DOES IT GO?: She completes the dance portion pitch-perfect but with a weird uncanny valley half-smile. She flips someone into the air and wanted to drop them, but she didn't, and she thought that showed pretty great personal growth.
ANYTHING ELSE?: She DOES stay to watch everyone's tryouts and somewhat predictably was much more peppy for her casual shouting than she was for her actual tryout.
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Chanel
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Chanel
CHEER TRYOUTS: Felicity
HOUSE: Wildgulch
STRENGTHS: She’s a flyer, baybee. And when it comes to dancing, it’s un-choreographed and unadulterated FUN. Oh, and she’s loud.
WEAKNESSES: Not great at learning choreo and probably a little more focused on being a cheering individual than part of a cheering team.
HOW DOES IT GO?: She constantly asked to be thrown. (RNG for success.) She always would repeat MG’s instructions loudly like a #2 would in case people didn’t hear. She kept giving people BS tips about form and technique.
ANYTHING ELSE?: She wants to make the quidditch team.. she’s not sure if she actually wants to make the cheer squad or not. Definitely wants to support MG and the Wildgulch juniors, though.
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Felicity
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Felicity
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Felicity
Re: CHEER TRYOUTS: Felicity
CHEER TRYOUTS: Zadie Lovelace
HOUSE: Wildgulch
STRENGTHS: Zadie's got a surprising amount of flexibility and stamina; her high kicks are solid and it seems like she could probably do this all day. But...that's about it.
WEAKNESSES: Zadie isn't suited to cheer. She's bad at faking enthusiasm and her outside voice isn't much louder than her inside voice. She's also not a trained dancer or gymnast and, while she has some sense of rhythm, she's frankly a bit clumsy and out of her element.
HOW DOES IT GO?: While she's giving this an effort, it's clear that Zadie isn't cheer material and doesn't know what she's doing. Attempting to learn choreography on the spot makes her immensely nervous and she stops to hide her face in her pompoms more than once. If they throw her, she will scream. And not in the 'this is fun and exciting!' way.
ANYTHING ELSE?: She's only here because Presley said he wouldn't talk to her if she didn't come. :(
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CHEER TRYOUTS: Armani
HOUSE: Thorntrail
STRENGTHS: A genuine smile and real desire to be here?? (The bar is low.) Strong, can help lift bodies and coffins/makes a good base. Has been practicing his high kicks and can ALMOST do the splits. GREAT at voguing... though it doesn't always apply to cheer. He can learn a regular ol' dance routine if he's taught, though. Most importantly: VERY cute!!!
WEAKNESSES: Not a gymnast. Can't do flips n shit or anything fancy. Not very loud. Easily distracted, ESPECIALLY by cute Quidditch players. Not great at improvising dances unless it's voguing.
HOW DOES IT GO?: Armani made the team last year and feels a lot more confident going into this tryout, especially since he's improved a lot since last time he did this. His routine is practiced-- obviously so, the movements look more deliberate than fluid. But he's smiling!! And it looks natural!! That counts for something!!
Look how long he can hold this small girl in the air without dropping her, Hyperion!! Are you impressed??? And, look, he's been practicing his splits over the summer!! -- Ow!! Okay, nevermind, check out this duck walk instead!!
ANYTHING ELSE?: APP MORE THORNTRAIL CHEERLEADERS !!!!!!!!!!!
SPECTATORS 'n' SIDELINES
Mary Grace & Oliver Unwittingly Dye the Masses
With a conceding shrug, he grabs a one of the pink bottles and brings it back to the counter to hand it off to a thirsty-looking freshman with a smile. Then, he turns to his co-concession worker, crossing his arms over his chest. "Buying nothing but pink flavor seems...I'm not sure if that's an oversight or a funding thing?" He pauses. "What is pink flavor, anyway?"
Mary Grace & Oliver Unwittingly Dye the Masses
Mary Grace & Oliver Unwittingly Dye the Masses
Mary Grace & Oliver Unwittingly Dye the Masses
Mary Grace & Oliver Unwittingly Dye the Masses
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Mary Grace & F I T Z
She's not threatened by him even a little bit, if that's what you're thinking. That's why she graciously applauds at the end of the routine, and that smile on her face is definitely genuine.
"Bravo, well done, mothletes," she says, voice sugary sweet as she saunters toward Fitz. "Y'all didn't miss a step."
Freya
Her ogling is very subtle and very RESPECTFUL. Honestly, you wouldn't even know she was doing it. Her applause and whoops, on the other hand, are LOUD and ENTHUSIASTIC. (Even when someone gets dropped. They deserve support too!! She's not cheering because she likes seeing people get bruised!!) She finds all the kicks and flips and jumps VERY impressive and is suitably awed by bigger tricks.
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